A wooden box is sliding on a perfectly smooth horizontal ice surface at

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

10\,\text{kg}

wooden box is sliding on a perfectly smooth horizontal ice surface at

4\,\text{m/s}

. The push that set it in motion stops acting at

t = 0

. Ignoring friction and air resistance, how far will the box travel in the next

5\,\text{s}

? (a)

10\,\text{m}

(b)

0\,\text{m}

(c)

20\,\text{m}

(d)

40\,\text{m}